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' supply of water; they are improved by syringing once a day 
over the whole herb, until they begin to blow. Should the 
weather prove mild, but very little fire heat will be necessary ; 
the thermometer may be allowed to rise 70° in the day, when 
air may be given, closing again at about 65° for the evening; 
and this should be lowered to 60° by the morning; growing 
plants must still be repotted as they require it; the increase of 
insects must be guarded against by the means we have repeatedly 
mentioned; the best preventive is the syringe, which should be 
freely used on all plants not in a blooming state in a general 
collection. 
Greenhouse". The period of reaction is now pretty generally 
established throughout the whole vegetable kingdom, and as 
everything is now growing, the cultivator has nothing to do but 
to keep them at it. Let every plant receive its proper supply 
of nourishment, whether from earth or water, at the moment it 
requires it; nothing should flag even for an hour. Geraniums, 
Cinerarias, &c. should occupy a light and airy part of the house ; 
to grow the first in a round bushy manner, they should 
be frequently turned, that all sides may receive the light. 
Calceolarias should be placed in their blooming pots, if not 
already done ; the growing shoots and flower stems must be 
neatly supported with sticks, observing always to train them in 
the most natural position. Cacti and other succulents should 
be placed where they can receive a flood of light; these plants 
cannot have too much water at this season. A more shaded 
situation will better suit growing Camellias ; the flowers of those 
still in bloom will last much longer if slightly defended from the 
sun, as also Azaleas, &c. Continue to propagate Anagallis, 
Heliotropium, Penstemon, Verbenas, and other plants required 
for planting in the open border. Some of the more common 
and hardier kinds may be removed to a cold pit or frame by the 
end of the month, to afford room for those remaining. If there 
are any blank places in the borders of the house, they should be 
filled now. If any of the plants in pots appear to have defective 
drainage, or what is a usual consequence, there are worms in 
the pots, turn them out and repot them at once. Abundance of 
air should be admitted every fine day ; and the plants will be 
improved in health and appearance by being syringed every other 
day. Continue to repot whenever necessary. 
